Published: May 14, 2024

WATCH | The Florida Otolaryngology Community Welcomes You

Dive into two new videos about the rich culture of Miami Beach, Florida, as you prepare to Experience the Extraordinary at #OTOMTG24.


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The Florida otolaryngology community extends a warm invitation to Miami Beach, Florida, for the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. Hear from Fred F. Telischi, MD, Maria V. Suurna, MD, Christine T. Dinh, MD, Shekhar K. Gadkaree, MD, William O. Collins, MD, and Camysha H. Wright, MD.

In addition, Dr. Suurna, Roy R. Casiano, MD, and Dominique Bohorquez, MD, extend a heartfelt welcome en español, embracing the rich culture of Miami Beach.

Miami Beach, a renowned global destination, sets the stage for an unparalleled annual reunion for the otolaryngology community. Please join us Saturday, September 28 – Tuesday, October 1, for the premier event for the specialty. Dive into the videos and read the highlights below as you prepare to Experience the Extraordinary at #OTOMTG24. Explore the groundbreaking education program and secure your spot by registering for the 2024 Annual Meeting today!


“It's the one time of the year when everyone in the specialty comes together, and it's a great time to see old friends and colleagues.”
Fred F. Telischi, MD
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Chair, University of Miami

“It will be fun to see those friends that I did residency with or went to medical school with that are now in a variety of different practices. It will be exciting and rewarding to see everybody and catch up and learn all of the things that are going on in their both personal and professional lives.”
William O. Collins, MD
Chair, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, University of Florida

“Miami Beach is pretty extraordinary because it is a popular vacation destination for the world. It is a gateway to South and Central America, and because of our location, we are really a melting pot of cultures.”
Christine T. Dinh, MD
University of Miami

“The thing I love most about Miami Beach is all the interesting people from around the world that you can always find visiting here, the fun and unique dining experiences, and the fact this is one of the few places in the world where you can get fresh mango or fresh coconut just walking on the street.”
Shekhar K. Gadkaree, MD
University of Miami

“This year’s theme is Experience the Extraordinary. Where else can you have a meeting on the endless white sand beach with beautiful clear turquoise water and soaking in sun and cultural fusion while drinking Cuban Cafecito with espumita?”
Maria V. Suurna, MD
University of Miami

“I am so excited for people to come to our home state of Florida. We take a lot of pride in education, and so one of the things that the Academy offers at their meetings every year is really good programs, really great opportunities for networking with some of your other colleagues.” 
Camysha H. Wright, MD
ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida



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